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Just like some players were exposed when some rules were changed following the 2004 lockout, so have some GM's when it comes to the cap. Lou being one...

Well they still went to the Cup Finals two years ago.

Not really his fault that Kovalchuk went to the KHL although it was a potential risk. I think a big part of the issue now is that the team doesn't draft as well anymore. Also Lou is older now and doesn't seem as invested as he used to, and New Jersey is not a draw for free agents so he has to overpay.

Even so they've still got a roster that could make the playoffs next year.

Surprised noone has talked about this> leafs signed Dubas who is Nurses GM. Dubas was huge into analytics and was extremely high on Nurse. I wonder how this impacts the SOO and Nurse

Another thing is now there is a new team coming into the analytics game and will be looking to sign strong possession players. Next FA these guys (Fayne, Pouliot, Stralman, Perrieu, etc) will have another suitor and one with deep pockets. Thats why I am sort of chapped as it increases demand (and salaries) for these guys, who have gone underrated the past FA periods

Surprised noone has talked about this> leafs signed Dubas who is Nurses GM. Dubas was huge into analytics and was extremely high on Nurse. I wonder how this impacts the SOO and Nurse

Another thing is now there is a new team coming into the analytics game and will be looking to sign strong possession players. Next FA these guys (Fayne, Pouliot, Stralman, Perrieu, etc) will have another suitor and one with deep pockets. Thats why I am sort of chapped as it increases demand (and salaries) for these guys, who have gone underrated the past FA periods

What i'm most impressed with is they blew up the old management. Leafs realized some old ideas don't apply to the NHL anymore. That's exciting to me. No more love for guys that are dinosaurs in terms of ideas.

What i'm most impressed with is they blew up the old management. Leafs realized some old ideas don't apply to the NHL anymore. That's exciting to me. No more love for guys that are dinosaurs in terms of ideas.

Pretty sure their coach and GM are exactly the same.

I'm not sure how you can defend keeping a coach that was as inept with his team as Carlyle was while people want Eakins gone.

However, i get the impression Shanahan isn't a manager that moves quickly. It seems he takes his time and considers all options. IMO he didn't use his coach card for a reason.

Maybe he learned something from MacT

Well if the Leafs get off to a bad start he better move quickly, unless he was one of the people who bought into the whole "The Leafs were as good as their record for the majority of the year"

If they had Dubnyk-like goaltending, I don't doubt for a second they would've been worse than us. We'll see how it works out, but this should be Carlyle and Nonis' final year unless they really get it going.

Well if the Leafs get off to a bad start he better move quickly, unless he was one of the people who bought into the whole "The Leafs were as good as their record for the majority of the year"

If they had Dubnyk-like goaltending, I don't doubt for a second they would've been worse than us. We'll see how it works out, but this should be Carlyle and Nonis' final year unless they really get it going.

They didn't make any significant improvements to the roster so there isn't anything that leads me to believe that the result will be different.

I think it will be a typical leafs season

Ultra hot start
Mediocre month of November
Slightly above Average December
Complete collapse by the end of February.
Out of the playoffs by April.

Surprised noone has talked about this> leafs signed Dubas who is Nurses GM. Dubas was huge into analytics and was extremely high on Nurse. I wonder how this impacts the SOO and Nurse

Another thing is now there is a new team coming into the analytics game and will be looking to sign strong possession players. Next FA these guys (Fayne, Pouliot, Stralman, Perrieu, etc) will have another suitor and one with deep pockets. Thats why I am sort of chapped as it increases demand (and salaries) for these guys, who have gone underrated the past FA periods

I don't know, I think most teams are already into this. It's just which analytics they look at and how good are the guys they have.

I saw all the threads that popped up on the main board via things that were "heard" on Toronto radio.

Between the crap that was made up on the radio and then the awesome comprehension of some people I've learned to not take anything seriously that comes from there.

Agreed.

I will add that Simmons and Cox are working Toronto Star and Toronto Sun.The worst offenders of the Toronto media crap machine. I can't wait for 2016 when Stamkos DOESN'T sign in Toronto. There will be so many tears on these boards.

Don't see the point. We already have an abundance of A's anyways. I'll like to see Hall become the captain in a few years, but as of now, it'll just add even more pressure to him to lead this team to the playoffs, if he's the captain now. I don't mind Ference as the captain right now. Much more things to take care off, than the C and A.

Let's strip the guy who helps out in the community, works hard in the gym and is a role model for both fans and teammates. We all know the Oilers way is about living like you're in the playboy mansion. I'm sure one of our kids will take an improved leadership role. Maybe they can teach LD how to cut lines at dance clubs and hook him up with the ladies.

Let's strip the guy who helps out in the community, works hard in the gym and is a role model for both fans and teammates. We all know the Oilers way is about living like you're in the playboy mansion. I'm sure one of our kids will take an improved leadership role. Maybe they can teach LD how to cut lines at dance clubs and hook him up with the ladies.

Nobody has said this so are you trying to post a pre-emptive strike? also young players on every team go to bar and try and get laid Seguin Kane Richards and Carter all have cups while enjoying life at same time.